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Quotation from Inaugural Address (Harry S. Truman) by Harry S. Truman
“In performing the duties of my office, I need the help and prayers of every one of you”
Inaugural Address (Harry S. Truman), Opening, ¶2 (Project Gutenberg #4938)
A newly elected President who had won an unexpected victory asks the people for prayer rather than claiming a mandate.
Citation: "In performing the duties of my office, I need the help and prayers of every one of you" — Harry S. Truman, Inaugural Address (Harry S. Truman), Opening, ¶2 (Project Gutenberg #4938). (id truman-inaugural-address-q4)
